A Bigger Table SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018

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1 A Bigger Table SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT Union Congregational Church, is a community of diverse believers, sharing with one another and accepting of all. With God's unconditional love, we come together to worship, to nurture each other and to reach out with love to all persons.

Union Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 10, 401 Lake Ave. E -- Hackensack, Minnesota 56452 Website: www.unioncchackensack.com E-mail: unionucc401@gmail.

Torri Vande Zande Pastor THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP (Pease turn off all electronic devices they interfere with the organ) WE GATHER AS PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY THE DIVINE No matter who you are or where

2 Union Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 10, 401 Lake Ave. E -- Hackensack, Minnesota Website: unionucc401@gmail.com (218) Emergency ( ) Rev. Torri Vande Zande Pastor THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP (Pease turn off all electronic devices they interfere with the organ) WE GATHER AS PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY THE DIVINE No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here! PRELUDE WORDS OF WELCOME Organist, Elsa McNelis Pianist, Kathleen Millberg Rev. Torri Vande Zande ANNOUNCEMENTS PREPARING OURSELVES FOR WORSHIP CHORAL INTROIT Praise and Thanksgiving SILENT PRAYER AND MEDITATION PRAYER OF INVOCATION (UNISON) God we thank you for this day and thank you for the amazing love You have for each one of us. As we gather we ask for Your presence to be with us. We also ask that you build unity within this body. We are all very different from one another, but we know you love us all. Work in us, around us and through us. Amen. OPENING SONG There Is Room for All (Words on the Screen) 2

3 THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Greeting our neighbors, extending hands) Leader: The peace of God be with you. Response: And also with you. PRAISE SONG Sing to the Glory Sing to the glory of the God who creates us, Sing to the glory of the Christ who redeems us, Sing to the glory of the Holy Spirit, who sustains and comforts us; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end, world without end, world without end. Amen CHORAL ANTHEM Thanks Be to God Words by Nacy Price and Done Besig, Music by Don Besig. In celebration and thanksgiving for Christ s blessing our 50 wonderful years of marriage. WE LISTEN FOR GODS WORDS SCRIPTURE Luke 7:36-50 SERMON A Bigger Table Rev. Torri Vande Zande WE RESPOND IN THOUGHTS, WORDS AND DEEDS RESPONSIVE SONG Walls Mark Our Boundaries Pages 6-7 (Words in Bulletin and on the Screen) SHARING OF JOYS IN CONCERNS (Praises and prayer requests) PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER Our God, in heaven and here on earth, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for yours is the kingdom, and the power ad glory forever. Amen. THE OFFERING OF OUR TALENTS AND TREASURE Hail to the Lord s Annointed Bell Choir 3

4 DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all the Love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) God we praise you and thank you for the blessing in our lives. We give back to You a portion of what you have given us. Use our offerings to show others they are welcome to Your table. Amen. BENEDICTION SONG May God s Blessing May God s blessing shine upon us, May we go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Amen, Amen POSTLUDE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CALENDAR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25: 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Nursery downstairs for infants 4 years old 11:00 AM COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP in the Friendship Hall MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26: 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Upper Room Bible Study 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27: Happy Birthday: Bob Dunn 3:30 PM Movie Chariots of Fire 5:30 PM Soup Supper 4

5 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28: 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders 5:30 PM Family Table THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 9:30 AM 11:00 PM Bell Rehearsal FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Happy Birthday: Bob Iversen 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Morning Out 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2: 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Nursery downstairs for infants 4 years old 11:00 AM COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP in the Friendship Hall MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Monday Morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 AM for conversation and coffee. Bible Study using Upper Room materials begins 10:30-11:30 AM. Join this warm, active group as we share our journey through life with faith, hope, and laughter. MOVIE DAY - Movie Day is Tuesday, November 27. Popcorn and movie at 3:30 PM, hot soup and fixings afterwards. In support of Tree of Life we will show movie Chariots of Fire. Based on a true story of the 1920 Olympics with a Jewish man and his struggle for acceptance. Beautiful music and drama. All warmly welcomed. COOKIE SALE December 9 th, please bring homemade cookies for our sale. Six cookies per plate or bag. Thank you for your help! CHURCH CHRISTMAS LUNCH A FREE lunch will be served Thursday, December 13 th at 12:00 PM. There will be baked chicken, potatoes and desserts. MARK CALENDARS NOW: December 16th Youth Christmas Program at 10:00 AM. December 20th Winter Solstice Peace Concert- Potluck at 6:00 PM, Concert at 7:00 PM. Bring family and friends! 5

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A Grateful Thanksgiving SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018

A Grateful Thanksgiving SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT Union Congregational Church, is a community of diverse believers, sharing with one another and accepting of all. With God's unconditional